Working out takes dedication and taking out time for exercise is some serious dedication but going for a run or hitting the gym in a full face of makeup doesn’t seem like the greatest idea for your skin. After all, can a layer of product really allow your skin to breathe as you sweat through your favorite class?
It’s not surprising to see our female friends and fitness influencers posting workout selfies while wearing makeup but experts really, really want you to think twice.
Dermatologists explain why exercising with makeup on is extremely dangerous to your health.
New York-based dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, MD says;
“The trapping of bacteria and sweat in the (now dilated) pores can enlarge pores over time and cause blackheads, while the trapping of heat can flare temperature-sensitive conditions such as rosacea, ultimately causing redness and uneven skin tone,”
Exercising causes blood vessels to expand, increases blood flow to the skin, and opens pores. Sweat and bacteria get trapped under layers of makeup, preventing the skin from dissipating heat properly and leaving it prone to pore-occlusion.
Bottom line: makeup covers up our sweat glands, which can clog pores and lead to acne or irritation, which is just so not worth it.
If you have no choice or time to remove and reapply makeup when squeezing in a quick lunch workout, use makeup labeled as “non-comedogenic” (won’t clog pores) and stick to lighter powders as opposed to heavy oil-based liquid makeups.
And if you do wear makeup during a run or class, be sure to wash your face immediately after with a gentle cleanser.
Take a leaf out of your favorite celebrities lifestyle. All a fan of all glammed up look yet opt for a makeup-free face when hitting the Gym,
Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist says;
“Tinted products can add that hint of color and give you that glowy look without the use of makeup,” she says.
For those who want to cover up acne or blemishes, they’re insecure about, Dr. Jaliman suggests dabbing on a small amount of spot concealer instead of a heavy foundation.
At the end of the day, dermatologists agree that the best thing you can do for your skin is to completely remove makeup pre-workout.
